About the position
Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Archival Digitization Specialist to work on a contract basis in Nacogdoches, TX. This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm and will last for 8 months. You will report to the Domestic Remote Senior Imaging Manager. This position is not a work-from-home position and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits. Compensation will be $15/hr.
Responsibilities
• Capture digital images of documents as specified by the company.
• Perform quality audits on each roll that has been scanned before transmission.
• Report progress and quality audit notes and enter data into spreadsheets.
• Initiate and maintain responsibility for the delivery or transmission of images to the corporate office.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance functions and coordinate for machine maintenance with third-party hardware service providers.
• Perform basic image enhancement and file organization tasks.
• Maintain professional relationships with partners that protect the image and mission of Ancestry.com.
• Perform various miscellaneous tasks related to the projects as they arise.
Requirements
• Technical experience working with digitization and archival documents.
• Ability to manage several projects and determine project urgency.
• Experience anticipating problems and finding creative solutions.
• Experience with scanning and editing equipment, procedures, and materials.
• Background in Photography, Library and Archives, or History.